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Algeria is preparing to host a major international conference on crimes of colonialism in Africa from 30 November to 1 December 2025. Held in Algiers, the event will bring together ministers, jurists, historians, academics and experts to discuss historical injustices and propose mechanisms for reparations. Under the theme “Justice for Africans and people of African […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) officially closed its portal at 00:00 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This closure ends the period for submitting candidate files for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. No political party can now be received for registration. The curtain has fallen at CENA. At exactly midnight on Thursday, November […]
Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Villarreal, Pep Guardiola was keen to praise Nicolas Pépé’s display, […]
Du 16 au 18 octobre 2025, Lagos accueillera la deuxième édition du Forum Création Africa, une initiative du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, portée par MansA – Maison des Mondes Africains. Après une première édition à Paris en 2023, l’événement s’impose comme une plateforme majeure de coopération entre l’Afrique et l’Europe autour […]
The Rupture government held its weekly meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Below is a summary of the matters reviewed.
Speaking to CAFonline, Gernot Rohr reflected on the crushing defeat suffered by the Cheetahs against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And the Benin coach believes that the refereeing played a part in this heavy loss for his side. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, is struggling to come to terms with the heavy 4-0 defeat […]
Meeting in ordinary session this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council of Ministers made several appointments at the Ministry of Labour and Public Service, on the proposal of the minister in charge of the department. Three appointments were announced this Wednesday at the Council of Ministers. These appointments were made at the Ministry of Labour […]
A delegation of about ten Moroccan companies from the agri-food sector is currently on a trade mission in Cotonou. The trip, organized from October 21 to 24, 2025, aims to explore export opportunities and partnerships with Beninese stakeholders. The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen South–South economic cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and […]
The FIFA ranking for November 2025 has been released. And Benin retained its 92nd place worldwide. The Cheetahs’ heavy defeat against Burkina Faso (0-3) last Tuesday had no impact on Benin’s position in the football nations table. Gernot Rohr’s men kept their 92nd place in the November 2025 FIFA ranking, revealed this Wednesday. On the […]
Moele-Bénin filed its candidate declarations for the January 11, 2026 legislative elections on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Led by Jacques Ayadji, the party’s delegation arrived at the CENA headquarters at 10:27 p.m. and was recorded at 10:31 p.m., just minutes before the official midnight closing time. Moele-Bénin entered the headquarters of the […]
The party Les Démocrates (LD) submitted its declaration of candidacies for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, late on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Arriving at the CENA headquarters at 11:09 p.m., the party delegation was officially registered at 11:20 p.m., a few minutes before the deadline closed at midnight. Les Démocrates […]
The Grande Solidarité Républicaine (GSR) party, led by Antoine Guédou, filed its list of candidates for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. The party’s delegation arrived at the CENA headquarters on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM, in the very last minutes before the official closing. Late on the night of Wednesday, November […]
The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. According to several consistent sources, the Angolan Football Federation has made a colossal financial effort to bring the Albiceleste to its […]
The Bloc Républicain (BR) submitted its list of candidates for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the CENA headquarters. Led by MPs Joseph Anani, Assan Séibou and Barthélémy Kassa, the delegation carried out the procedure at 9:22 PM, in the final hours of the legal deadline. A few […]
L’Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R) has filed its list of candidates for the January 2026 legislative elections this Wednesday, 19 November 2025, with the CENA. The delegation, led by several prominent figures, completed the procedure at 8:00 p.m., in the final hours of the legal deadline. UP Le Renouveau has finally joined the list of […]
Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, following an exceptional season that establishes him as one of the most influential defenders of his generation. Twenty-seven years after Mustapha Hadji’s triumph, Morocco has finally returned to the top of continental football. In Rabat, in front of an […]
The Council of Ministers, meeting this Wednesday, November 19, 2025, made an appointment at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. The general management of Bénin Tourisme and Bénin Tours has a new director. He is Sindé Gilles Chékété, appointed at this Wednesday’s Council of Ministers. This appointment is part of efforts to consolidate […]
Five-time Grammy Award winner and an indispensable figure of African culture, Angélique Kidjo will host the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat. Between her passion for the continent, love of football and childhood memories, the Beninese artist reflects on a role that resonates deeply with her journey. An emblematic figure of African music and an outspoken […]
Galatasaray gave an update on Victor Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring issue during the World Cup playoff against DR Congo. And the Turkish club revealed that the Nigerian striker is suffering from a moderate muscle strain. Galatasaray, reigning Super Lig champion, issued a statement on Wednesday about Victor Osimhen’s condition, injured on Sunday during the […]
The government is launching a recruitment process for 50 judicial auditors and 50 court clerks for the year 2025. This decision aims to strengthen the judicial sector’s human resources, notably in newly created courts, and to anticipate retirements expected by 2030. The relevant ministers are tasked with putting in place all necessary measures to ensure […]
A call for financial contributions attributed to Fernande Hounsou, presented as a social worker and head of the social services of the First Class Court of First Instance of Cotonou, has been circulating on social media for the past few hours. The document, circulated on a fake letterhead clumsily imitating that of the court, did […]
La Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) presented itself this morning at the headquarters of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), thus becoming the first political party to file its declaration of candidacy for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. Led by its top official, former minister Paul Hounkpè, the delegation handed over […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) is entering the final stretch of the candidate filing phase for the 2026 legislative elections. This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, is the last day for political parties to submit their candidate lists. Originally scheduled for November 8 to 12, this deadline was moved to November 15–19 after a request […]
Nigerian singer Burna Boy had a couple ejected from his concert for dozing off, sparking criticism and debate about his relationship with his fans. A move that doesn’t seem to faze the artist, who doesn’t hesitate to justify it. Nigerian singer Burna Boy responded to the strong criticism sparked by his controversial action at a […]
